Canada minister: Next Canadian Prime Minister may have Pinoy roots
As more Filipinos have chosen to make Canada their home in recent years, a Canadian official said it was not impossible that the next Canadian Prime Minister will have Filipino roots.
According to a news release of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Jason Kenney, Canada's Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, "extolled Filipino-Canadians for what they have brought to Canada and recognized the possibility of Canada being led someday by a Prime Minister of Filipino descent."
The DFA said Kenney made the statement during the launching of the "Tinig Pinoy" Internet radio at Parliament Hill last April 27.
"Tinig Pinoy" is an Ottawa-based radio program bringing the latest news from the Philippines, updates on local community developments, timely interviews, and Original Pilipino Music (OPM) to Filipinos overseas.
Founded by Dan de Castro 20 years ago, Tinig Pinoy has gone global with 24/7 programming via internet radio at http://www.tinigpinoy.net/.
Kenney said "Tinig Pinoy" was a step forward in the growing presence of the Filipino community in Canada.
"No other community typifies the Canadian values of hard work, responsibility, respect for traditions and family values more than Filipinos," Kenney said.
Meanwhile, Canadian foreign minister John Baird also lauded Filipinos for their contributions to their adopted homeland.
"We are fortunate to have a large and vibrant Filipino community helping build a stronger and more prosperous Canada," Baird said.
He noted that Filipinos have "built a reputation as some of Canada's most active citizens."
For his part, Member of Parliament and Co-Chair of the Canada-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group Kevin Lamoureux cited the role of Filipino workers in the health, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors.
Lamoureux also acknowledged the Philippines as Canada's top source of temporary workers.
For his part, Philippine Ambassador to Canada Leslie Gatan said the presence of Baird, Kenney and Lamoureux in a Filipino community event demonstrated the strength of the two countries' friendship. - VVP, GMA News
According to a news release of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Jason Kenney, Canada's Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, "extolled Filipino-Canadians for what they have brought to Canada and recognized the possibility of Canada being led someday by a Prime Minister of Filipino descent."
The DFA said Kenney made the statement during the launching of the "Tinig Pinoy" Internet radio at Parliament Hill last April 27.
"Tinig Pinoy" is an Ottawa-based radio program bringing the latest news from the Philippines, updates on local community developments, timely interviews, and Original Pilipino Music (OPM) to Filipinos overseas.
Founded by Dan de Castro 20 years ago, Tinig Pinoy has gone global with 24/7 programming via internet radio at http://www.tinigpinoy.net/.
Kenney said "Tinig Pinoy" was a step forward in the growing presence of the Filipino community in Canada.
"No other community typifies the Canadian values of hard work, responsibility, respect for traditions and family values more than Filipinos," Kenney said.
Meanwhile, Canadian foreign minister John Baird also lauded Filipinos for their contributions to their adopted homeland.
"We are fortunate to have a large and vibrant Filipino community helping build a stronger and more prosperous Canada," Baird said.
He noted that Filipinos have "built a reputation as some of Canada's most active citizens."
For his part, Member of Parliament and Co-Chair of the Canada-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group Kevin Lamoureux cited the role of Filipino workers in the health, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors.
Lamoureux also acknowledged the Philippines as Canada's top source of temporary workers.
For his part, Philippine Ambassador to Canada Leslie Gatan said the presence of Baird, Kenney and Lamoureux in a Filipino community event demonstrated the strength of the two countries' friendship. - VVP, GMA News
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